"Carmel Teaches the Church how to Pray." - Pope Francis

Thank You & Have a Blessed Christmas!

Thank you so much for spending time with us and for watching our content. We truly hope you’re enjoying our series on the Carmelite saints, the rich history and spirituality of Carmel, and the personal Carmelite Journeys shared by friars, sisters, nuns, and lay members of the Carmelite family.

Writing an Icon | Lourdes Crabtree, T.O.Carm.

My first experience of writing an icon was about ten years ago. I had a very busy year and decided to take a week off and attend an icon workshop that was recommended by several Carmelite priests and the Regional Coordinator at the time.

Interview with Fr. Tom Schrader, O.Carm. | Society of the Little Flower

I sat down with Fr. Tom in early December to talk about the Society of the Little Flower and how its mission of promoting devotion to St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus enables Carmelites throughout the world to make a difference in people’s lives. Join us for a conversation about that mission, the Darien Campus, and the Carmelites.

Who is Saint John of the Cross?

Presented by Fr. Jack Welch, O.Carm., in front of the Stained Glass interpretation of The Dark Night in the Museum on the Carmelite Campus in Darien, IL.

Fr. Gregory Houck,O.Carm.

Fr. Gregory Houck, O.Carm., discusses how he came to Carmel in this excerpt from his Behind the Shield “Carmelite Journey” interview.

Video and Transcript.

Contemplative Prayer

October 25, 2025 | OLMC, Joliet, IL

Fr. Tracy began his teachings on Contemplative Prayer, focusing on God’s schedule not our schedule, a concept we’re all familiar with but often overlook.

New Chair of the Center for Carmelite Studies

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Fr. Craig Morrison, O.Carm., newly appointed Chair of the Center for Carmelite Studies at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.